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Using 3D CAD design new products for Sport Utility Vehicles. Build prototypes.Test Market viability using test mules and PPPs.Interface with outside vendors and contract manufacturing.Write product proposals for potential large volume clients.Manage production and distribution.

Played an integral role in the launch and subsequent management of a 2 location firm consistently achieving or exceeded revenue expectations over a large territory. Responsibilities include hiring and staff training, policy development, annual budgeting and financials, marketing management, alliance building, and key account management. Hold full P&L responsibility.

Served as CTO for an innovative technology solutions provider serving a large US market. Collaborated with senior executives to successfully propel company from startup status to a leading industry provider serving the hospitality industry. Firm is now one of the most respected providers of enterprise, industrial, hospitality, and office automation data communication products sold through 50+ regional, national, and international distributors and thousands of resellers and integrators worldwide. Upon merger with Comtrol, retained as General Manager and Vice President of the Hospitality Division to successfully guide an integration product company into the hospitality industry using in-depth connections, knowledge, and existing alliances and connections. Successfully guided Comtrol to break into the lucrative hospitality industry across the US.

Led efforts analyzing markets and promoting, selling, installing, and serving PMS/POS integration systems. Performed needs analysis at client sites, determined technical and operational infrastructure, and presented and sold appropriate solutions. Ensured high level of customer satisfaction through on time delivery and world-class technical assistance and support.